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Scholarships at this university

Alumni Fee Scholarship

Open for 2026

Tuition fee discount for Durham alumni progressing to postgraduate study. - Programme level: Postgraduate Taught / Research - set to generic Postgraduate - Eligibility is based on Durham alumni status, not nationality - eligible_country_ids left NULL

Award Description10-15% fee discount depending on programme
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Must hold eligible Durham undergraduate/postgraduate qualification

How to Apply

  1. 1Applied automatically where eligibility is confirmed

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham Global Scholarship

Open for 2026

Scholarship supporting international students with strong academic performance joining postgraduate study.

Award DescriptionTuition fee reduction (amount varies by scholarship cycle)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Overseas fee-paying student with offer for eligible Durham postgraduate programme

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Durham scholarship application process where required

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarship

Open for 2026

Merit-based tuition fee scholarship for outstanding international postgraduate taught students. - NOTE: this scholarship appears twice in source data (also as 'Durham University Inspiring Excellence Scholarship') - kept the version with more specific award amounts

Award DescriptionGBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000 tuition fee discount
CoversTuition
DeadlineSee scholarship webpage
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying student
  • Hold offer for eligible postgraduate taught programme
  • Academic excellence required

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration / scholarship application depending on programme

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham International Scholarships

Open for 2026

General international scholarship category supporting overseas postgraduate applicants. - This is a broad umbrella category - may overlap with other named Durham merit scholarships (Global Scholarship, Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, Inspiring Excellence Scholarship) but kept separate since it was listed as a distinct named entry

Award DescriptionPartial tuition fee awards (varies)
CoversPartial tuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee status
  • Academic merit
  • Eligible postgraduate programme

How to Apply

  1. 1Application route depends on individual scholarship

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham MBA Scholarships

Open for 2026

Scholarship package supporting exceptional candidates joining the Durham MBA programme. - Deadline shown is the final online MBA scholarship round

Award DescriptionVarious tuition fee discounts
CoversTuition
Deadline07-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Must hold unconditional offer for Durham MBA
  • Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and professional achievements

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration after receiving qualifying offer

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham Palestine Educational Trust Scholarship (PGT)

Open for 2026

Full international scholarship supporting Palestinian students undertaking postgraduate taught study. - NOTE: this scholarship appears twice in source data with near-identical content - kept as one

Award DescriptionFull tuition fees + living allowance
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineSee scholarship page
Eligible countriesPalestine
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Must meet Durham and Palestine Educational Trust eligibility criteria

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply according to scholarship instructions

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham University Business School Masters Achievement Scholarship

Open for 2026

Merit-based scholarship package rewarding outstanding applicants to Durham Business School Masters programmes. - Stream: Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Economics-related Masters - Deadline shown is the offer deadline for consideration

Award DescriptionUp to GBP 12,500 tuition fee discount for eligible developing countries; up to GBP 10,000 for other international students
CoversTuition
Deadline31-JUL-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Must hold an offer for an eligible Durham Business School Masters programme
  • Self-funded
  • Strong academic and personal profile

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate scholarship application required - eligible offer holders are automatically considered

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Durham University Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Open for 2026

University-funded doctoral scholarships supporting outstanding PhD applicants across disciplines. - Eligible countries: 'international students eligible where funding rules allow' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionTuition fees + stipend (award terms vary)
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Strong academic record
  • PhD offer from Durham
  • Research proposal quality considered

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for PhD admission and indicate funding interest during application

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Executive Dean's MBA Scholarship

Open for 2026

High-value MBA award recognising exceptional professional and academic achievements.

Award DescriptionGBP 17,000 (50% tuition fee discount for Online MBA)
CoversTuition
Deadline07-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Unconditional Online MBA offer holder
  • Outstanding professional experience and academic record

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - considered automatically

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Executive Dean's Women in Business MBA Scholarship

Open for 2026

MBA scholarship supporting exceptional women or female-identifying candidates.

Award DescriptionGBP 17,000 (50% tuition fee discount for Online MBA)
CoversTuition
Deadline07-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Female/female-identifying applicant
  • Unconditional Durham MBA offer
  • Strong leadership profile

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic scholarship consideration after offer

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty / Department PhD Studentships

University Scholarship

Funded doctoral opportunities attached to specific departments, supervisors and research projects. - Stream: Subject-specific - Eligible countries: 'international eligibility varies' - vague, left open/NULL - NOTE: this generic hub entry appears twice in source data (also as 'Departmental PhD Studentships') with near-identical content - kept as one

Award DescriptionFull or partial funding depending on project
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineProject-specific
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Must meet PhD entry criteria and project requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through department PhD advertisements

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty of Arts & Humanities Dean's Scholarship

Open for 2026

Merit scholarship supporting outstanding postgraduate students in Arts & Humanities programmes. - Stream: Arts, Humanities, Languages, History, Music, English - Eligible countries: 'international eligibility depends on programme' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionGBP 1,500 tuition fee award
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Humanities

Eligibility

  • Normally first-class academic performance or equivalent
  • Eligible Durham Arts & Humanities postgraduate programme

How to Apply

  1. 1Considered through faculty scholarship process

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty of Arts & Humanities Transformative Humanities Studentships

Open for 2026

AHRC-supported doctoral funding for interdisciplinary humanities research. - Stream: Arts, Humanities, Law, related disciplines - Eligible countries: 'international applicants eligible where funding permits' - vague, left open/NULL - NOTE: this scholarship appears twice in source data (also as 'Transformative Humanities Studentships') - kept the more complete AHRC-attributed version

Award DescriptionTuition fees + stipend + research support
CoversTuition + stipend
Deadline16-JAN-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Humanities

Eligibility

  • Strong research proposal aligned with Transformative Humanities themes

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit PhD application and funding request

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty of Social Sciences & Health Dean's Scholarship

Open for 2026

Merit award supporting outstanding postgraduate applicants. - Stream: Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Health-related subjects - Eligible countries: 'international applicants where eligible' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionGBP 1,500 tuition fee award
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Social Sciences

Eligibility

  • High academic achievement
  • Offer for eligible Faculty programme

How to Apply

  1. 1Faculty scholarship application process

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty Postgraduate Funding Opportunities

Open for 2026

Department-specific postgraduate scholarships and bursaries across faculties. - Stream: Subject-specific - Eligible countries: 'international eligibility varies' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionVaries by department
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineDepartment-specific
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Depends on programme and faculty requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through department/faculty funding route

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty Research Assistantships

University Scholarship

Paid research support opportunities connected with doctoral research environments. - Stream: Faculty-specific - Eligible countries: 'international eligibility varies' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionPayment varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineDepartment-specific
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Usually available to registered postgraduate researchers

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through department opportunities

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Global Grand Challenges Studentships (Hunt-Raymond GGC Studentships)

Open for 2026

Fully supported doctoral studentships focused on research addressing major global challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. - Stream: Climate Action and related interdisciplinary research - Deadline shown is for October 2026 entry where published

Award DescriptionTuition fees + stipend + research support (award conditions apply)
CoversTuition + stipend
Deadline08-DEC-2025
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

Eligibility

  • Excellent early-career researchers with PhD proposals aligned with eligible Global Grand Challenges themes

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for PhD admission and studentship through Durham funding route

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Law Global Grand Challenges Studentships

Open for 2026

Doctoral funding for research projects aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, including climate-related themes.

Award DescriptionTuition fees + stipend (where awarded)
CoversTuition + stipend
Deadline08-DEC-2025
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Eligible Law PhD proposal aligned with GGC themes

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Law PhD funding process

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Law Postgraduate Research Studentships

Open for 2026

Department-linked doctoral funding for Law research students. - Programme level: PhD/MJur - mapped to PhD - Eligible countries: 'international eligibility varies' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionTuition fees + stipend where awarded
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineDepartment-specific
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Strong legal research proposal and Durham Law PhD application

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Durham Law postgraduate funding process

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

MBA Achievement Award

Open for 2026

MBA tuition fee award recognising high-performing applicants.

Award DescriptionGBP 10,000 tuition fee discount (Online MBA)
CoversTuition
Deadline07-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic and professional profile
  • Unconditional MBA offer required

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Music Postgraduate Research Funding Opportunities

Open for 2026

Departmental scholarships and studentships supporting postgraduate researchers in Music. - Eligible countries: 'international eligibility varies' - vague, left open/NULL

Award DescriptionFunding varies by award
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineDepartment-specific
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
Arts, Design & Architecture

Eligibility

  • Academic excellence and suitable research proposal

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Music postgraduate funding route

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

UK Leaders Award (MBA)

Open for 2026

MBA scholarship recognising leadership achievements and professional excellence.

Award DescriptionGBP 10,000 tuition fee discount (Online MBA)
CoversTuition
Deadline07-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Strong leadership experience
  • Unconditional MBA offer holder

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

Open for 2026

Competitive awards recognising exceptional academic achievement among international applicants.

Award DescriptionTuition fee support (varies by award)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic record
  • Offer holder for eligible postgraduate programme

How to Apply

  1. 1Scholarship application/automatic consideration depending on award

Application opens on Durham University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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